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Did you know Spanx was founded 15 years ago? When Oprah anointed the brand as one of her Favorite Things, it was a tiny little fledgling! And now, the company with an estimated $300 million to $400 million in sales, has decided to go through a bit of refresh. Spanx denim Jan Singer, chief executive officer of Spanx, gave an interview to Women's Wear Daily today, and it sounds like two major things will be happening in the coming months. According to the trade publication, "Singer said she’s moving the Spanx brand image from 'occasional wear' to 'everyday wear.''' That means more pieces you'd wear from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. and 5 P.M. to 9 A.M., instead of pieces you'd pull out only when you need to smooth bumps under a tight going-out dress. Also this month, the Power Series collection, which includes shaping shorts and high-waist panties will be relaunched. “The original products that Sara made have all been reformulated and repackaged, with greater performance and higher aesthetics and an emphasis on lightweight comfort,” Singer told WWD. “Today, we know it does much more than [reduce visible panty lines] and are excited to launch a reformulation” of the read more

Love the look and feel of Hermès but can't imagine plunking down the cash for it? Well, get excited because the brand's former creative director Christophe Lemaire is bringing his talents to budget fashion brand Uniqlo. Lemaire at right, Hermès model at left Vogue U.K. reports the collection is set to launch this fall and will include both women's wear and menswear, meaning the dudes in your life will be able to get in on the action too. And for those of you who don't live near a store, you'll be able to shop the collection online! Are you excited to see what comes of this mash-up, or are you done with collaborations? Weigh in! read more

Getting a promotion can be a tricky thing to navigate, but Jenna Lyons, J.Crew president and creative director, offered up this interesting piece of advice at a Q&A session following her Hearst Master Class last week. "All I can say is, don’t think about that stuff," she told the audience. "Think about what you want to do and what you love. Because you will never be successful if you spend too much time thinking about how you’re going to get ahead." The exec continued: "The way you get ahead is by doing something that you love and committing to yourself to do that, because then you’ll be happy, and you’ll work hard, and you’ll get noticed for that. If you’re trying to get somewhere because it’s important to you to get somewhere, those are often the people I don’t promote." What do you think of her advice? Have you noticed this tactic work for you? While I definitely believe that it's not always about climbing the corporate ladder, it's hard to not think about, right? Let me know what you think in the comments. read more

In an email statement issued today, E! has announced that Kelly Osbourne is leaving Fashion Police. It reads, "Kelly Osbourne is departing E!s Fashion Police to pursue other opportunities, and we would like to thank her for her many contributions to the series over the past five years, during which time the show became a hit with viewers. Fashion Police will return, as scheduled, on Friday, March 30, at 9 P.M., and no decisions have been made on her replacement." Earlier this week, after a media spectacle between Zendaya and Guiliana Rancic, Osbourne tweeted this: Im giving everyone involved 24 hours to make it right or the world will hear how I really feel. contactually Im not allowed to speak!— Kelly Osbourne (@KellyOsbourne) February 24, 2015 So I can't say I'm too surprised. But still! Will she talk now? Stay tuned for further developments. read more

Last season may have been all about Barbie's World, but at the latest Moschino runway show, we're time-traveling back to the '90s, specifically the heyday of hip-hop. Here, side-by-side comparisons of looks from the show and their '90s references. Space Jam Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Cross Colours Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch Salt-N-Pepa Other references we spotted: Graffiti (in general), slip dresses, Clueless-style teddy bear backpacks, Parasuco-like jeans, and ankle-boot sneakers! It's an interesting time for Scott to choose the '90s and hip-hop as the theme of his collection: Debates over cultural appropriation have been rising at every turn (see DKNY's spring 2015 collection, which drew criticism on social media for featuring baby hair and zig-zag hair parts, and Rodarte's 2014 collection with Chola-inspired styling). But then again, when has Scott been one not to take a risk? After all, with leaning on a culture for inspiration can come many lost-in-translation moments. We reached out to the brand for comment but as of press time had heard nothing. We'll keep you posted on what the brand has to say! read more

On Thursday the Internet erupted into a serious debate over the colors of a Roman dress. Is it black and blue or white and gold? Everyone from Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian to the gals at Glamour weighed in with differing opinions, driving us into a BUT WHYYYY childlike tailspin. Well, guys, the peeps over at Wired may have an answer. According to writer Adam Rogers, "Light enters the eye through the lens—different wavelengths corresponding to different colors. The light hits the retina in the back of the eye, where pigments fire up neural connections to the visual cortex, the part of the brain that processes those signals into an image. Critically, though, that first burst of light is made of whatever wavelengths are illuminating the world, reflecting off whatever you’re looking at. Without you having to worry about it, your brain figures out what color light is bouncing off the thing your eyes are looking at, and essentially subtracts that color from the “real” color of the object." What's happening in this case, is every person who looks at this photo has a visual system that discounts what Bevil Conway, a neuroscientist who studies color and vision at Wellesley read more

It was the debate heard round the world: Is this random dress photographed and posted to a Tumblr site black and blue or white and gold? Here's what happens when celebs weigh in... I don't understand this odd dress debate and I feel like it's a trick somehow.
I'm confused and scared.
PS it's OBVIOUSLY BLUE AND BLACK— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) February 27, 2015 It's blue & brown. Period. Next? #whatcoloristhisdress— Julia Louis-Dreyfus (@OfficialJLD) February 27, 2015 That dress is white and gold and the jacket a shimmery blue silver. Why is this a question? #whiteandgold— Bethenny Frankel (@Bethenny) February 27, 2015 Fuck the dress it's heinous— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) February 27, 2015 The dress is Teal. 👗— David Duchovny (@davidduchovny) February 27, 2015 I don’t like this “What color is this game” lol ppl have me over here feeling crazy! The lady doing my hair said it’s blue and black! 😱— Amber Patrice Riley (@MsAmberPRiley) February 27, 2015 What colors do you see? I'm team #blackandblue but Lindy is team #whiteandgold. It's a silly debate, sure, but would love to hear what you guys think! Weigh in below. read more

Tonight marks Victoria's Secret first-ever swim special, which will reveal behind-the-scenes glimpses at what exactly goes into shooting the famous swimsuit catalog. In keeping with the theme of the evening, we asked Alessandra Ambrosio, Candice Swanepoel, and four other models to tell us about their favorite and most flattering styles from the new collection. Here's what they had to say... Alessandra Ambriosio: "For the swim special, I wore a Very Sexy fringe macramé monokini that I loved. It has a really cool boho style but was still super sexy." Candice Swanepoel: "There are some one-pieces that I am obsessed with like the Very Sexy drape-back one-piece, which is embellished in the back and very sleek in the front. Many of the new one-piece styles have high-cut legs, similar to the silhouettes of the '80s, which I love. This cut is very flattering on your legs and makes them look longer." Lily Aldridge: "I like all of the neon, sporty, mesh bikinis. During the swim shoot, I wore this neon yellow Beach Sexy mesh teeny triangle top and Beach Sexy mesh string bikini bottom that I loved!" Joan Smalls: "I love the Very Sexy mesh-inset monokini. The mesh shows a peek read more

When Jessica spoke with Johanna Argan, the House of Cards costume designer, Argan revealed a tiny bit of information about what we could expect from Claire Underwood’s style in season three. “The fundamental structure that she had the first two seasons is still there,” she said. “She just has a lot more formal appearances to make, and so that is reflected in this season's story line.” Women's Wear Daily interviewed Kemal Harris, Robin Wright’s personal stylist who crafted all of Claire's looks this upcoming season, and she had even more to say about Underwood's style evolution! Her new style inspiration: Kemal looked to photos of Lauren Bacall and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. Together with Wright, they watched The Maltese Falcon and Adam’s Rib for '40s-style inspiration. “You can see Claire is more like a contemporary Princess Diana and less like Jackie Kennedy,” Harris told WWD. It’s all about the details: The newspaper reports Underwood’s look “has even changed down to her toes, which were adorned in pointy Louis Vuitton pumps in the first two seasons and round-toe Pradas in the third.” Even the size of her pearls has been tweaked. “I strung those myself because the things we called in from Mikimoto read more

There are many amazing fashion moments on America's new favorite show Empire. Lucious' scarves, Cookie's furs, Jamal's hats—but chief among them is Naomi Campbell's Camilla and her glitzy, glamorous looks. Costume designer Rita McGhee has definitely discussed the inspiration behind Cookie's looks, but imagine my surprise when Naomi Campbell revealed to Vogue that she picked Camilla's entire Empire wardrobe herself! Another gem she dropped about her role on the hit TV show? It may not have happened without Diane von Furstenberg's help. "I’ve known Lee [Daniels] for a long time, but when he asked me to play the role, I wasn’t sure,” says Campbell. “I’d kind of given up on acting.” The designer (and fairy godmother of advice, clearly) told the model to give it one more try, go out there and own it! I think it suffices to say she has. Are you an Empire fan? I'll be live-tweeting tonight, so follow along with me @nikkiogun! read more

If you're looking for new ways to incorporate color into your everyday, look no further than J.Crew's Fashion Week presentation. Inspired by Peter Schlesigner's book, Checkered Past, Tom Mora, head of women's design at the brand, showed a collection full of super vivid hues. "[Schlesigner] was an artist who moved to London in the late '60s and through the '60s and '70s photographed all of his friends like David Hockney, Paloma Picasso, Tina Chow, and Cecil Beaton," Mora told me this morning. "All of these amazing people who were in fashion and art who had incredible style, so from that I pulled the color, the texture, and the silhouettes for the collection." Here, five of my favorite color combinations... Gold + Army Green Heather Gray + Mustard Yellow Pink + Royal Violet Dusty Rose + Red Orange Yellow + Pale Pink Which color combination is your favorite? I'm obsessed with pink and violet! read more

Notice anything different at your local Banana Republic? With the help of her design team, newly installed creative director Marissa Webb has injected a much-needed dose of personality into the store's designs. Last night, the fashion flock checked out what's in store for next fall, and I promise you guys are going to be obsessed. Here are five reasons... It's like the old Banana Republic, only cooler: Interesting shapes, boy-meets-girl styling, and mixtures of various patterns and textures make for an edgier but still very chic collection. The accessories are adorable: From must-have two-tone oxfords and canary yellow pumps to cheeky purses and cross-body bags, the add-ons are both functional and fun. So. Much. Color: Crimson red, cobalt blue, hot pink, mint green, and Marsala invigorate many of the pieces the brand is known for and take them to that nextlevel. There's a ton for the guys in your life: Nothing that the average dude wouldn't "get," just sleek trousers, overcoats, and suits that will give him the polish he needs. But at the end of the day, it's still the Banana Republic you know and love: That means suits, wool blazers, shift dresses, chunky knits, and blouses you can read more

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and if you're looking for a cold weatherproof outfit idea, look no further than Lo Bosworth. I recently caught up with the lifestyle blogger at the Veuve Clicquot in the Snow Celebration, where she gave me this cute tip. "For me, it’s about wearing as tight of clothing as possible, to be honest with you," Bosworth revealed. "I feel like women fear looking bulky with layers, so [I'd wear] a nice pair of tights, a nice pair of leather leggings or tight black jeans, and pointy boots." She added, "Try to always slim out one part on your body whether it’s the top or the bottom—like tights under baggy pants, and a bodysuit. Basically, try to accentuate your curves somewhere." What are you wearing this Valentine's Day? Share your outfit ideas! read more

The Grammys may be taking place stateside, but across the pond A-listers worked the red carpet at the BAFTA Awards. Check out our picks for best dressed of the evening and then let us know who you love the most in the comments! Nominated for her role in Big Eyes, Amy Adams wore a custom white cap-sleeve column gown, complete with crystal beaded midsection and tassel belt made by Lanvin. Reese Witherspoon walked the red carpet in an eggplant gown by Stella McCartney and Tiffany & Co jewelry. How stunning does Lea Seydoux look in this bold and bright marigold gown? She showed up on Monica Bellucci's arm, who wowed in her own right in a black bell-sleeve gown. Felicity Jones threw a red carpet curveball showing up in this number. I'm surprised she chose something with this much flair! Rosamund Pike took the opposite approach, though, in a safe-but-pretty black gown and Bulgari emeralds and diamonds. Keira Knightley is a study in how to dress a baby bump in this Giambattista Vali strapless floral confection. Julianne Moore cemented her position as red carpet royalty in this crimson creation by Tom Ford. Who wore your favorite look at the BAFTA read more

She's cast cute kids and older women with awesome style in her ad campaigns, but now, designer Karen Walker looks to Instagram for her newest star. It's Toast! How adorable is she? The N.Y.-based dog (with a permanently hanging-tounge) has more than 155,000 followers on Instagram and basically brings everyone smiles multiple times a day! Obvious choice for an ad campaign, right? Shop the collection on karenwalker.com, then let us know which snap is your fave! read more

Hey, East Coasters! You waited out winter storm Juno with the rest of us, but now what do you have planned to do while you're at home? Netflix is cool and all, but rewatching House of Cards can only tide a gal over for so long. If you're in need of some ideas, here are seven suggestions. Tell us what you really think of Target's new plus-size line. Purge your closet and figure out how and where to donate old bras, swimsuits, and lingerie . Figure out the last time you washed your PJs (before it's too late!). Find exactly what you were looking for online using Leah's awesome suggestions. Plan out some chic outfit ideas for when the weather heats back up. Organize your shoes with these tips from Sabrina Soto. Practice tying the oversize scarf you picked up. Stay warm out there, folks! read more

Who was surprised to see so many white dresses on the SAG Awards red carpet this season? I was! So much so that I thought we should take a vote on who had the best one. Check 'em out and then sound off in the comments! Viola Davis in Max Mara Reese Witherspoon in Giorgio Armani Ariel Winter in Zac Zac Posen Laura Carmichael in Vionnet Paula Patton in Ayesha Maggie Gyllenhaal in Thakoon Dascha Polanco in Michael Costello Related: Guess who wore a wedding gown to the SAGs. Who do you think wore the most fabulous white gown of the evening? Have you voted in our best-dressed poll? read more